Vodafone brings forward commitment to net-zero carbon emissions to 2040

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Vodafone brings forward commitment to net-zero carbon emissions to 2040

odafone today brought forward a commitment to reducing its total global carbon emissions to net-zero to 2040.

The UK telecoms group, which plans to eliminate emissions from its core activities and purchase all electricity from renewable sources by 2030, had originally aimed to achieve the goal across its entire operations by 2050.

The FTSE 100 firm said its 2030 targets are in line with the Paris Agreement’s most ambitious goal — to keep global warming to 1.5°C.

Chief executive Nick Read said a statement: “We are committed to reduce our carbon footprint through improved energy efficiency, renewable energy supply, reducing our network waste and new environmental criteria when we select suppliers.

“Vodafone will also enable our customers to reduce their environmental footprint through use of our services, including the Internet of Things.”

The Carbon Trust are providing technical support to Vodafone’s target development.

Chief executive Tom Delay said: “The Carbon Trust is proud to have supported Vodafone in the creation of these ambitious targets aligned with the science and global ambitions required to keep global warming within 1.5°C.

“This strategy will put Vodafone on a clear path to a 1.5°C future and will be at the forefront of a sector taking a clear leadership role in reducing their emissions and enabling others to do so as well.”

Vodafone issued an upbeat forecast last week.

Source: Evening Standard Business News

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